The Fall of Perun. The Formation of Christianity in Russia

This book is a narrative about the grand upheaval of age-old foundations and the invisible war of traditions that raged in the hearts and minds of people for decades after the official baptism of Russia. The author reveals the mechanisms of the formation of Christianity, exploring the religious, political, and cultural aspects of that time. He masterfully recreates the complex picture of the period of dual faith, using chronicle tales, archaeological finds, and data from linguistics and folklore. The edition contains rare historical materials and unique conclusions about the interaction between paganism and Christianity. It will be of interest to historians, cultural scientists, all those who are passionate about the origins of Russian culture, domestic religious studies, and wish to understand the profound processes of state formation